HR34 w/ DECA

So I just installed my new HR34 today and also switched from networking my dvr's through my router to DECA. I'm hoping that the glitches in the MRV I am experienceing are simply based off the fact that the 34 is busy updating as I've only had in plugged in and active for about 8-9 hours now...other the DECA or the 34 are terribly unstable....basically MRV is unwatchable either with the 34 as server or client....

The 34 shouldn't have any DECA connected to the back of it.
Each HR20 should have a DECA connected to the rear.

Without any router connection, MRV should be functional with only the above.

Now if you want internet access, two choices.
First choice, run a Cat5 wire from router to the 34. It will bridge the network.
Alternative is to use a DECA box or CCK to connect the router to the coax network at a splitter.

Confirming you have a green labeled SWIM16, and all splitters are green labeled?
And you have the HR34 on one SWM output and 2 HR20's on the other?

The first trouble-shooting step to determine if the issue is the CCK would be to disconnect the ethernet cables and rerun the Network Setup on each receiver. That will revert each receiver to their internal IP address. After a few minutes they should all see each other and MRV should work just fine.

If that works then plug the ethernet cable from the router directly into the HR34 and rerun Network Setup on each receiver to force them to obtain an IP address from the router. Then check to see how MRV is working.

You can run either with the HR34 but if you are using your HR34 as the gateway to the Internet when you reboot it none of the DCEA devices can access till it is back up.

So the CCK isolates the bridge to the internet and lets all the devices on your DECA cloud operate independently of one another with respect to internet access.

Both methods are good as long as you understand the limits. BUT. I believe as a matter of Policy Direct TV is not yet supporting the HR34 direct option and installing the CCK as part of the regular install.

I run the CCK myself as I like knowing all my receivers are independent of each other. YMMV. I've a LOT of receivers balanced between a DECA cloud and a hardwired home gigabit LAN. Absolutely zero stability issues on either fabric and completely transparent between the two as well.

Don "it all works but using the supported method is best for most people" Bolton

tmanbt said:

Do I need the CCK if I have an hr34 or can I plug an ethernet cable directly from ethernet switch into ethernet port on back of HR34 ?